Chef Stories: Chef Glenn Dino, Chef Patron Olives Catering Services Cebu


Chef Glenn Mark Dino, is an Executive Member of The World Association of Master Chefs. He is also Chef Patron of Olives Catering Services in Cebu City.

What started you off in your career path as a chef? 

-Honestly, being a Chef was not in my mind during my younger years, I wanted to be a doctor but not until college I enrolled Hotel and Restaurant Management course. The rest is history...

Did you consider other options before deciding on culinary arts?

-I studied Maritime Course prior to taking HRM. 

Who is your greatest influence as a chef?

-Many to mention but I looked up to and followed the career of Chef Fernando Aracama during my college years. 

What would you consider as your greatest accomplishment this far? 

- My catering business. Dreaming of this since college and now we are on our 9th year in the industry.

If there was one recipe to remember you by, which one would it be and why? 

- From my Mom: Pork Humba! It was a staple dish in the family for years. My childhood dish and one of my comfort food. My Mom cooks it better than me, she does, up to this time.

What was the most challenging project you handled?

- not project, the first time doing catering for 1500pax and I was just few months old of operation in the business. 

What other things are in your bucket list? 

- joining a Culinary Competition in the international stage.

If given a blank check to finance any dream project, what would you work on?

- A restaurant with a live cooking show kitchen, a bar by the beach or overlooking a view of the ocean.

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